4 years ago 2020 Pine Tree Hospice Golf Tournament set for Aug. 22 DOVER-FOXCROFT — Golfers, you have waited long enough.
4 years ago National Digital Equity Center expands to offer free statewide digital literacy classes online MACHIAS — The National Digital Equity Center is pleased to announce that it is now offering digital literacy and computer skills classes online statewide.
4 years ago Adult ed programs to provide laptops to remote learners with help from Maine Community Foundation grant AUGUSTA — Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) is partnering with the Maine Department of Education (DOE) to ensure that adult learners have the technology they need to continue their studies.
4 years ago Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry reminds about the risk of accidentally spreading invasive species while moving firewood AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is reminding the public about the risk of spreading tree-killing invasive species while moving firewood.
4 years ago Turning Page Farm – Turning passion into livelihood MONSON — What do you have when you combine your passion and your dreams and create a new reality for yourself? For Joy and Tim Bueschen, it was the creation of their new home in the woods of the Central Maine Highlands, Turning Page Farm Brewery.
4 years ago County commissioners approve bids for work on Elliotsville Road DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Commissioners awarded bids for paving and road work projects on the Elliotsville Road during a July 7 meeting.
4 years ago Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union donates $145K for sheriff’s building GUILFORD — Thanks to the generosity of the Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union, the patrol and investigation divisions of the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office will have a new home in downtown Guilford at the former Key Bank building.
4 years ago $11.97M RSU 68 budget set for July 14 referendum DOVER-FOXCROFT — A proposed $11,970,877 RSU 68 budget for the 2020-21 academic year was approved at the annual district budget meeting on June 23 at the SeDoMoCha School.
4 years ago Libra’s infusion of talent and money helps set small Maine town back on its feet It’s a familiar story for Maine — a once-thriving manufacturing town suddenly in search of a new identity.
4 years ago RSU 68 school board approves $11.97M 2021 budget The RSU 68 school board approved a proposed budget totaling $11,970,877 for the 2020-21 academic year, during a May 12 meeting at the SeDoMoCha School streamed live via YouTube. The directors also scheduled the annual district budget meeting for Tuesday, June 23.
5 years ago Proposed RSU 68 budget rises slightly to $11.97M The proposed RSU 68 budget for the 2020-21 academic year is up slightly to a figure of $11,970,877, as presented by Superintendent Stacy Shorey during an April 14 school board meeting at the SeDoMoCha School streamed live on Youtube. The $11.97 million figure represents an increase of 1.58 percent from the current year’s budget of $11,784,238.
5 years ago Maine DOE delivers donated devices to RSU 68, SAD 4 The Maine Department of Education (DOE) delivered Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung Tab A's with a 12-month Verizon service to RSU 68 and SAD 4 schools on April 8, in an effort helping area students with their school work while they are engaged in remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 years ago Monson Arts brings artists into the classroom As part of its ongoing development of programs with area schools, Monson Arts sponsored two visiting artists in classrooms during the month of February.
5 years ago RSU 68 directors approve distance learning plan With school closed through at least Friday, March 27 due to the coronavirus pandemic, RSU 68 students will be learning via distance rather than in the classroom. The RSU 68 school board approved a formal motion to change the manner of instruction to distance learning while school is not in session, during an emergency meeting on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 17 at the SeDoMoCha School.
5 years ago Work continues on 2021 RSU 68 budget RSU 68 officials are looking at an approximate 1.3 percent budget increase, in both the spending plan total and the tax commitment to the four district communities.
5 years ago Work starts on 2021 RSU 68 budget With the current academic year nearing the halfway point, RSU 68 district officials have started work on developing the budget for 2020-21.
6 years ago Monson gears up for Snowroller Days MONSON — Once upon a time many years ago, when horses pulled carts and carriages, winter transportation required sleighs to get around.
6 years ago County-wide discussion on workforce challenges and opportunities Dec. 4 in Monson PCEDC is pleased to host a panel discussion and community conversation on Tuesday, Dec. 4, regarding challenges facing our workforce, resources for workforce development and training, and opportunities to assist residents and local business owners.